Title: Rebuild the Temple / Gae 1:2-11
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: So Seon Ji Seo Kang Hae :
: Haggai 1:2-11 :
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Title: Rebuild the Temple
Introduction
There are four sermons in the book of Haggai, and the focus of all these sermons is "Rebuilding the Temple."
It has to be done.” What was the reason why the temple construction was so important to them?
?For them, it is not important to build a building.
First, because building the temple is an exercise of the heart toward God.
It was an expression of their affection for Me. They expressed their true love for God.
He wanted to build a temple.
Second, the Messiah who will rule over Israel and all mankind through the temple that will one day be rebuilt.
Because he believed in the promise that he would come.
Third, it is because the construction of the temple means the concrete revival of the religious life.
The fact that you are blessed is not important, but you can experience the glory of God again there.
and can offer sacrifices again to our God, and psalms and hymns to our God
and the expectation of being able to dedicate spiritual songs to God's message and voice
The fact that you can do it is important.
They prioritized the building of the temple for the above three reasons. The building of the temple was their
It was a passion for the Lord and an expression of waiting for the Messiah. But nevertheless
And they abandoned their aspirations and dreams of building the temple.
What was the cause of the suspension of the construction of the temple? It was because of the interference of the rulers of Samaria.
And it was because of the fear of the king of Persia. If we start building the temple again,
It was because he was afraid that he might incur the wrath of the king of Persia.
Besides these reasons, there were also religious reasons. Have a keen eye on the Bible.
Some who were there argued that the time for the construction of the temple had not yet come.
When the people of Rael were taken into captivity, God promised that their captivity would last for 70 years.
However, that time has not yet arrived. For that reason, this
They said it was premature to build the temple (v. 2).
However, Haggai believed that more than political and religious reasons, the Israelites had
It points to a more important cause of not having the will to do it.
Because of cynicism, and selfishness.
Immediately after their first return from captivity, they had a burning desire to build the temple.
I had a passion for it. But I ended up being frustrated.
When we start doing something with enthusiasm, we can change the environment around us.
If you do not achieve the task because of the conditions, you will run out of energy. And do it again.
He loses all his will. Perhaps the mental state of the people of Israel at that time was similar.
And the thought that only I can live well and the temple of God will come when the time is right.
The thought that God would take care of them made them pass 15 years.
Haggai is calling out to the people in this state.
I. Examine yourselves (2-6).
A. Stop making lame excuses.
1. They excused that the time had not yet come to build the temple.
2.Is it lawful to live in a well-lit house?
1) The splendid house refers to the luxurious house where the leaders and wealthy at the time lived
In some cases.
2) However, it also refers to a house with only a roof. That is, indifference and laziness.
one rebuke
3. In the end, it is said that the reason why the temple could not be built was because of a mistake in priorities.
The most important thing in Lee's life is the fact that it is "priority".
4. You said you should look at your subordinates, but reevaluate your wrong priorities
This means that you and their relationship should be given priority.
5 Their egocentric life did not bring economic stability (6).
B. Let's look at priorities.
1. It is the Lord's request to seek his kingdom and righteousness first.
2. A continuation of a comfortable life makes you fear hard work and sacrifice.
II. Rebuild the temple (7-11).
A. Do you not understand?
1. Why has your situation become so difficult? (7).
2. Do you know the reason why I expected a lot but got little?(9).
3. All the harvested things were blown away. Do you know why? (9).
4. Let the rain stop, the crops cease, and famines begin (11).
B. Realize the will of God.
1. Go to the mountains, cut down timber, and build my temple!
1) What does God require of me in this age?
2) How can we bring glory to God?
2. Do you not understand why I did this?
1) God is the owner of the whole world.
2) Not because of my birthplace, but on how to please God.
you have to focus